Brooklyn Ecopolis was founded by Patricia Simino Boyce in 2009 to provide easy access to education and information on products and resources for energy efficient and sustainable living. Brooklyn Ecopolis will provide a local café and a free, community-accessible space to learn and explore practical information on how to incorporate cost-effective, energy efficient, affordable products and solutions into everyday living.

This model is community-centered, focused on promoting and interpreting local opportunities for sustainable living, and will be available to all members of the community, regardless of income, race, ethnicity or previous exposure to green products or sustainability practices.

Ideally, Brooklyn Ecopolis will bridge the “green divide” that currently exists between those with ready access to information and services and those who perceive energy-efficient measures and eco-friendly alternatives as cost-prohibitive or difficult to adopt.

Brooklyn Ecopolis will provide programs for children and adults, involving all members of the community in practical and realistic ways, to engage and promote sustainable living. Ultimately, Brooklyn Ecopolis will serve as a model that may be easily replicated in other communities.